Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Venice
Listing Price: $265,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Vintage Character. Endless Possibilities. This nostalgic Florida gem offers the perfect blend of timeless character, generous living space, and endless potential. A fresh white block façade accented by soft blue shutters creates an elegant yet approachable exterior, while the stately double-door entry adds a touch of regal sophistication to the home's curb appeal. following suit, the side-oriented and more hidden garage adds to the home's welcoming front elevation; with only its windows, landscaping, and inviting entry to take center stage. Inside, you'll first find a traditional formal living and dining room combination, reflecting the thoughtful layouts that made homes of this era so desirable. Beyond this space to the rear of the home, an additional living area offers additional flexibility posing as a casual family room, home office, hobby space, reading nook, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. True to its era, the home's kitchen was thoughtfully designed tucked away from the formal living and dining rooms, reflecting a time when hosting meant welcoming guests into beautifully appointed gathering spaces while keeping meal preparation, cooking aromas, and everyday kitchen clutter quietly behind the scenes. It's a nostalgic layout that many can still appreciate for its privacy and practicality. Remember when holiday dinners had their own dining room and guests gathered in the formal living room before dessert? This home can proudly carry on that tradition. While many design trends have come and gone, the split-bedroom floor plan remains a favorite, offering privacy with each bedroom situated on its own side of the home. The secondary bedroom sits on the right side of the home with a large walk in closet and a nearby full bathroom with an oversized counter, plenty of cabinet space and a shower/tub combo. Much like the home's classic floor plan, the primary suite was intentionally placed away from the main gathering spaces, quietly tucked into the rear left corner of the home for a sense of privacy that never goes out of style. The room, well lit with natural light from three windows, is spacious and has its own nearby walk-in closet and private bathroom with large counter space and ample cabinetry as well as a shower and toilet closet. This was an era when square footage was devoted to spacious rooms instead of squeezing in extra walls and this home hosts the extra square footage rooms! Major updates have already been completed! The ROOF was replaced in 2019, followed by a new HVAC system in 2024. Located in an established non-HOA community, you'll enjoy the freedom that comes without additional association fees or restrictions, all while being conveniently located to shopping, dining, beaches, and everything the Florida lifestyle has to offer. Some homes tell a story. This one has been telling them since an era of station wagons in the driveway, holiday dinners in the formal dining room, and neighbors who became lifelong friends. Whether you choose to preserve its nostalgic charm or tastefully introduce modern updates over time, its generous proportions, timeless floor plan, and enduring craftsmanship provide the perfect canvas. This Florida classic is ready to begin its next chapter...perhaps with you writing the ending.




































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Venice
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Venice Gardens
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,092
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,580
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $168
Year built: 1973
Annual Tax: $3,085
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Washer
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate
Flooring: Tile
Schools
Elementary School: Garden Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Venice Area Middle
High School: Venice Senior High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Block
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: None
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Size (acres): 0.2
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,690 square feet
Lot Dimensions: 79 x 110
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 0436040013
Zoning: RSF3
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Number Limit
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 383 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 6
Section: 21
Range: 19E
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